FAIRGROUNDS ROAD
Carrying FAIRGROUNDS ROAD over DRAINAGE SWALE
00.38 N of 121st Avenue, Lake, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAIRGROUNDS ROAD
The FAIRGROUNDS ROAD bridge in Lake, Indiana carries FAIRGROUNDS ROAD over DRAINAGE SWALE. It was built in 1878, making it 148 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2018, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 7.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAIRGROUNDS ROAD compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1878
- Last Reconstructed
- 2018
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 30.5 m (100 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Local Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4500392
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAIRGROUNDS ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FAIRGROUNDS ROAD against other structures in Lake and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FAIRGROUNDS ROAD?
FAIRGROUNDS ROAD in Lake, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAIRGROUNDS ROAD inspected?
FAIRGROUNDS ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAIRGROUNDS ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAIRGROUNDS ROAD?
FAIRGROUNDS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAIRGROUNDS ROAD?
FAIRGROUNDS ROAD is owned and maintained by Local Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is FAIRGROUNDS ROAD and does age affect safety?
FAIRGROUNDS ROAD was built in 1878, making it 148 years old and last reconstructed in 2018.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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